as in to shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around
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Recent Examples of exfoliate
The hero behind the groundbreaking collection is Skin Activator Technology that delivers microdosed mandelic acid (AHA) to gently exfoliate and encapsulated centella asiatica (CICA) to soothe, hydrate and go deep into the surface skin layers to activate the senescent cells.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The beauty ingredient is known for helping exfoliate skin and improve collagen production, which typically results in brighter skin and diminished fine lines and hyper pigmentation.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
This set of natural loofah sponges gently exfoliates skin, stimulates circulation, improves lotion absorption and leaves skin soft and polished.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Removing facial hair can exfoliate your skin and allow your skincare’s active ingredients to penetrate deeper, providing a smoother surface for makeup application.
—Jennifer Chan, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The beauty ingredient is known for helping exfoliate skin and improve collagen production, which typically results in brighter skin and diminished fine lines and hyper pigmentation.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
This set of natural loofah sponges gently exfoliates skin, stimulates circulation, improves lotion absorption and leaves skin soft and polished.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Removing facial hair can exfoliate your skin and allow your skincare’s active ingredients to penetrate deeper, providing a smoother surface for makeup application.
—Jennifer Chan, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliate
shed
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Each branch is fully coated for a realistic look of snow, and shoppers say the flocking won’t shed throughout the season.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Plants shed their leaves and prepare for winter dormancy, giving way to new life.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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